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Reporter: Mark Keast

Mark is a long-time, seasoned journalist, as a writer and editor, working for several Toronto daily newspapers, then moving over to the digital arena, covering both sports and business. Over the past few years he moved over to the gaming arena, specifically covering the igaming industry in Canada for several platforms, as well as writing on sports betting.

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457 stories by Mark Keast

Gaming Sector Lawyer: Supreme Court Appeal Likely After Landmark P2P iGaming Decision

Ontario Court of Appeal decision opens door for online poker and DFS players to compete with people outside Canada  P2P has seen little revenue growth since Ontario's regulated market went live in 2022 Prominent gaming sector lawyer expects appeal to Supreme Court...

Mark Keast November 13, 2025

Niagara Airport Unveils Master Plan to Boost Tourism and Economy

New airport Master Plan calls for a $195 million terminal and runway expansion for Niagara Falls  Premier of Ontario and Niagara Falls Mayor have called for more casino expansion Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has a monopoly operating Niagara casinos If, as the...

Mark Keast November 13, 2025

Live Dealer AI Technology is Closer Than You Might Think

Goal is to create industry's first AI dealer experience Playgon commits US$1 million to the development of the technology New technology will be available to online gaming operators globally in Q2 2026 Vancouver-based Playgon Games Inc. announced Wednesday a deal the company...

Mark Keast November 12, 2025

Sports Betting News: The Ascendant L.A. Lakers and the NFL’s Drake Maye Effect

LeBron cleared for contact basketball activities for NBA's Lakers Bettor bets huge on Patriots Super Bowl win Makhachev big betting favourite to win the welterweight title at UFC 322 Saturday in New York The big sports news of the day was the...

Mark Keast November 11, 2025

Great Canadian Entertainment Finalizes Hastings Casino Sale

Casino portion of Hastings Racecourse & Casino sold to B.C. First Nation Hastings Casino an entertainment landmark in Vancouver, with 400 slot machines This is the latest B.C. casino sale for Great Canadian Entertainment Great Canadian Entertainment announced the formal sale of...

Mark Keast November 11, 2025

Great Canadian Entertainment Announces Sale of Another B.C. Casino

Elements Casino Chilliwack sold to B.C. First Nation Deal announced today the latest in a series of B.C. casino sales Great Canadian Entertainment has gaming and entertainment properties in 23 cities across Canada Great Canadian Entertainment has announced the sale of another...

Mark Keast November 10, 2025

MLB and Sportsbook Partners Announce Limits on Pitching Markets

MLB announces new limits on pitch-level markets Cleveland Guardians pitchers allegedly worked with bettors, rigging pitches Ortiz appears in court today, makes $500,000 bail Sportsbook operators have agreed to place a $200 wagering limit on micro-betting around individual pitches in Major League...

Mark Keast November 10, 2025

Huge Swings in Super Bowl Odds After NFL Week 10

Sunday's slate of NFL games resulted in a shakeup of Super Bowl odds across the league The Buffalo Bills saw their odds lengthen, while the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks are looking at shorter odds The level of how smitten casual bettors...

Mark Keast November 10, 2025

Guardians Pitchers Indicted on Betting-Related Charges

MLB pitchers accused of rigging pitches so gamblers could cash in on prop bets Today's indictments latest in ongoing legal issues involving pro sports and gambling Ortiz set to appear in court tomorrow, Clase not yet in custody Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers...

Mark Keast November 9, 2025

Online Casino Dominating Government-Owned Platforms As Well

In a nation where online casino dominates the private sector igaming market, much the same is happening with the provincial lottery corporations, if the Atlantic Lottery Corporation annual report issued last month is any indication. In 2024-25, Atlantic Lottery returned CAD $498.7...

Mark Keast November 9, 2025